Donizetti - Anna Bolena
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Label: Brilliant Classics - Opera Collection
Cat No: 93924
Format: CD
Number of Discs: 3
Genre: Opera
Release Date: 23rd March 2009
Contents
Artists
Beverly SillsPaul Plishka
Shirley Verrett
Robert Lloyd
Stuart Burrows
Patricia Kern
Robert Tear
John Alldis Choir
London Symphony Orchestra
Conductor
Julius RudelWorks
Anna BolenaArtists
Beverly SillsPaul Plishka
Shirley Verrett
Robert Lloyd
Stuart Burrows
Patricia Kern
Robert Tear
John Alldis Choir
London Symphony Orchestra
Conductor
Julius RudelAbout
One of a series called the 'Opera Collection' – an extensive new collection of operas, ranging from baroque to the twentieth century, many of which are award winners.
It was with this opera, premiered in Milan in 1830, that Donizetti’s reputation as one of the leading opera composers of Europe was cemented. The premiere was quickly followed by performances in London, Paris and, in 1839, in New Orleans. Finally, Donizetti had a good libretto, though one that doesn’t let the facts of the real life of Anne Boleyn get in the way of the story!
This recording which dates from 1973 using the uncut version of the opera has been at the top of the critics’ list of recommended versions since its release. The cast is very strong, and the supporting roles each have big-name singers. But the real star of this recording is Beverly Sills, closely followed by Shirley Verrett.
The accompanying booklet contains an introduction to the opera and a comprehensive synopsis of the plot.
‘Sills puts heart and soul into the drama of what is, after all, a very strenuous role … Shirley Verrett is a superb Giovanna (Jane Seymour).’ - Gramophone
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